The Fyghtynge Seventh
The Fyghtyng Seventh is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows the adventures of a group of soldiers during the American Civil War. The title refers to the seventh day of a fictional battle, where the soldiers are pitted against each other in a fierce and bloody conflict.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical, War, Fiction · 198 words
First lines
It is the gallant Seventh -- It fyghteth faste and free! God wot the where it fyghteth I ne desyre to be.
The Gonfalon it flyeth, Seeming a Flayme in Sky; The Bugel loud yblowen is, Which sayeth, Doe and dye!
And (O good Saints defende us Agaynst the Woes of Warr) Drawn Tongues are flashing deadly To smyte the Foeman sore!
With divers kinds of Riddance The smoaking Earth is wet, And all aflowe to seaward goe The Torrents wide of Sweat!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical, War, Fiction, Biographical
- Length: 198 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical — The book narrates the past experiences of a war, making it primarily fit into the historical genre.
- War — The narrative delves into the experiences of war and conflict, hence the incorporation of war genre.
- Fiction — While the book might be based on historical events, the storytelling and characters fall under fiction.
- Biographical — The book portrays personal experiences during the war and can be classified as biographical in nature.
Tags
historical fiction · war story · military history · American literature · classic novel · gothic fiction · supernatural · horror · suspense · thriller · action · adventure